On Tuesday January 13th, Minnesota United selected Matthew Bentley in the Fourth Round of the MLS Super Draft. Bentley suited up for the Bobcats from 2016 through 2018, before transferring for his senior season to Division I Missouri State. This past season with the Bears, Bentley was named Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year by leading the conference in goals (15), points (34), and game-winning goals (6). Additionally, the London, England native was named an All-American in his first and only season in Division I.

In his three seasons in the Black & Orange, Bentley totaled 25 goals and 57 points. His best season was a 2018 campaign which saw him bury 14 goals, including ten in his final three games. Bentley will now join Minnesota United, one of the 26 franchises in Major League Soccer. Minnesota finished fourth in the Western Conference last season (15-8-11).